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Cinelli
Cork Tape $14.95

Item # CIN0001

Description

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There are few products in the world of bike stuff as classic as Cinelli Cork Handlebar Tape. It's been the leading choice for wrapping bars for decades. The natural cork construction is soft, it absorbs sweat, and it's sufficiently grippy so your hands won't slip. Installation is a breeze thanks to its adhesive backing. Available in a rainbow of colors.

Here's what others have to say...

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Feels Great

Familiarity:
I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions

I just replaced the tape that came on my bike. It was long overdue. I chose this because of the price and the reviews. I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of the tape. It feels great. I was not looking for something with over the top padding. This tape has just enough to feel comfortable but not squishy. I'll have to wait and see how it wears, but my initial impressions are very positive.

Comment on Timothy Matt's review:

Best tape out there.

Familiarity:
I've put it through the wringer

This is in my opinion some of the simplest and best bar tape out there. You get a soft texture with ample stretch and length to easily wrap any set of bars. Having a ton of colors is always a nice plus as well.

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The Original Cork Tape

It's good, basic cork tape. Years ago Cinelli cork tape was all there was. There is a much larger selection available now, some with more padding and some with better grip, but this one matches the decals on my bike.

Comment on TomJ's review:

Great tape with sweet colors!

Familiarity:
I've put it through the wringer

This is the best cork tape available. It has a great feel, it's very durable, easy to keep clean, and they give you plenty material to wrap even the biggest drops. Also, I'm a big fan of the color options! Don't kid yourself... you know it matters.

Comment on Ivan Valdivia's review:

Classic Cork

Familiarity:
I've put it through the wringer

What could be said that hasn't already been complimented below?

In short, this stuff makes for the perfect introduction to what you've been missing in the world of cork bar tape. Color selection is superb (I went with Celeste, mandatory color selection for my Bianchi). Tape feels great under the hands and you get more than enough tape to do a solid wrap job.

Comment on Ben Kuhns's review:

Feels Good

Familiarity:
I've used it several times

I really like the feel of this tape in my hands. It provides a great grip, and really reduces the stress caused by vibration. The multiple color options is what caught my attention in the first place, and a friend recommendation sold me on it. I had to get the Celeste color as it really lends an Italian flair that any cyclist can appreciate.

Comment on Lisa E's review:

Can't go wrong with cork!

Love this tape, i was a little doubtful it was going to provide enough cushion upon unwrapping it the first time but after getting it on the bars its the perfect amount. Gives you good grip with sweaty hands on those warm summer days. Comes in tons of great vibrant color options to match up with any color scheme. Nice durable tape as well, I havent had any issues with it shifting, and it has saved my bars a few times without tearing.

Comment on Cru Jones's review:

The classic

Gender:
Male

Familiarity:
I've put it through the wringer

In the world of cork you basically have two good choices -- Cinelli and Arundel. If you'd like something with more of a less dense and airy feel, I'd suggest Deda's tape. But cork kills vibration and has a nice feel that makes it easily the best selling option out there, with Cinelli being the leading brand. And make sure to consider white! Everyone always goes black, but white makes any bike look sorta new.

Comment on Brendan Quirk's review:

The Standard

I love this tape. I've only used other tape when it showed up for free, or came with a bike. And I usually end up replacing that tape with this stuff in fairly short order. It feels great, wears well, shows the right amount of acquired grime, and provides good grip in wet and dry conditions. I always go with tan-it makes every bike look better.

Recently, though, the classic colorless debossing has been replaced by an inked debossing that makes the tape look more like the Prologo tape. This is an unfortunate development, and I've scoured my local shops to lay in a stock of the old stuff, but it seems that it was a running change, and just about everyone was caught by surprise.

Comment on Brian Bernard's review:

nice feel

this is my first time using cork tape and i like it. it's got a nice, soft, semi-cushiony feel to it. great colors, i got the orange one and it looks great on my black cannondale. the cinelli logo adds a nice, subtle classiness to it.

also, there is plenty of tape so there is no need to worry of running out for the inexperienced handlebar wrapper

Comment on JeremyV's review:

nice feel

this is my first time using cork tape and i like it. it's got a nice, soft, semi-cushiony feel to it. great colors, i got the orange one and it looks great on my black cannondale. the cinelli logo adds a nice, subtle classiness to it.

also, there is plenty of tape so there is no need to worry of running out for the inexperienced handlebar wrapper

Comment on JeremyV's review:

Thick, absorbent, smooth, inexpensive

I actually bought this bar tape to wrap a pull-up bar instead of just using climbing tape because I wanted the extra padding and absorbency. It does the job just fine and the celeste color is pretty awesome. The adhesive isn't too sticky, so it's easy to un-peel and redo if you mess up.

Comment on Annie's review:

classic cork

Nice cork tape available in so many colors, there's one for even the pickiest of matchy-matchy builds. Comfortable, durable, and inexpensive, perfect for changing once or twice per season. Adhesive is mostly unnecessary, as it leaves behind a fair amount of residue on your bars, and the cork discolors somewhat quickly, but for this durability at this price, I can't complain.